Ndamukong Suh-The Generous Giant

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by internetcareer

This is one of the reason so many athletes are broke and bankrupt at the end of their careers. Spending money that that don't already have. And once they get money, they IMMEDIATELY spend it like they will always have a plentiful supply of it. In my opinion, his agent is trash because he is not mentoring his client and putting some conservative values on him, and teaching him patience.

Dead wrong. Ever hear an interview with Suh? He's very intelligent and well spoken, and from what I read had a very good upbringing. He'll be a top 5 pick, which in this year's draft probably means at least $30M in guarantees. It's not like he's going out spending money on ridiculous jewelry, cars, and houses. He's helping improve his alma mater, which provided him the venue that lead to such a payday. Blasting someone for donating $2M to a university when that's just a fraction of their net worth is pretty dumb. Plus like Ruhskins said, that's a big write off. Also, if I had to guess, that money will be donated over a period of time, not in one lump sum.

I applaud his decision.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Dead wrong. Ever hear an interview with Suh? He's very intelligent and well spoken, and from what I read had a very good upbringing. He'll be a top 5 pick, which in this year's draft probably means at least $30M in guarantees. It's not like he's going out spending money on ridiculous jewelry, cars, and houses. He's helping improve his alma mater, which provided him the venue that lead to such a payday. Blasting someone for donating $2M to a university when that's just a fraction of their net worth is pretty dumb. Plus like Ruhskins said, that's a big write off. Also, if I had to guess, that money will be donated over a period of time, not in one lump sum.

I applaud his decision.

Yupp he is a smart kid. I dont care where you go, but Engineering is butt hard and requires a ton of time commitment. Being a top NCAA player and graduating out of engineering is a huge accomplishment. I had a roommate who played as a FB on our team. And yeah UVA is a terrible football program currently but the time commitment was insane. He basically had two-a-days, film study, other team bonding shit, etc. all day plus classes. Maybe 30 mins for himself in a day. Maybe.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

What a way to pull the game out of thier asses.

That goal to end the game was an instant classic. Through the defenders legs right to the back of the net.

Dirt if you didn't catch it, I am sure you will see a replay on Sportcenter at some point. It was a pretty immaculate shot.

I did, actually I snuck upstairs and plugged my computer into an ethernet jack and all the while I was waiting I remember thinking "damn this is pretty long for a pre-OT intermission." Then they suddenly came back from commercial and started talking about Backstrom's goal.

It was a bummer not seeing it live in part because I remember the feeling of elation and the stupid smile on my face for goals 3, 4, and 5. Fortunately I missed the Canadians 5th goal so I guess it evens out but damn 11 goals in one game. They certainly keep it interesting but I don't know if I can handle this through June. At this rate I'm going to have a heart attack.